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How Can We Avoid ‘Believing’ the Bible While Denying What It Actually Says?

We need to learn, and teach other people, not just to read the Bible but also how to interpret it, so they don’t end up being Bible-believing heretics or Jesus-followers who follow a Jesus different than the real Jesus of the Bible and history.

Is Gen Z Coming Back to Church?

When people born between 1997 and 2007 go to church, they attend, on average, about 23 services per year.

The Narrow Path for the Long Haul

The benefits of having faith stretch far beyond a spiritual checkbox. They seep into how I handle stress, find hope, and relate to others.

Pastors and Money: 5 Questions for Good Stewardship

"It is not wise to apply 'equal and fair' when it comes to the amount of money given to your ministries. Be strategic!"

The Top 10 Worst Church Guest Experiences

"There is no humor in these 10 awful experiences. It’s the sad story of holy huddles and mean church members."

Why Christians Can Be Calm in a Crazy World

"Here are four reasons Christians can stay positive and calm even when our world seems to be falling apart."

Do You Have a Zombie Church?

Six signs a church lacks true life and how to cure it.

The One Vital Ingredient Your Preaching Is Missing: Imagination

"What if you’re not tapping into the power of the imagination and your ministry is suffering because of it?"

The Answer to Every Ministry Problem: Build the Church

"Instead of asking, 'How do I build the church?' most mistakenly ask, 'How do I make what I am doing work?'"

What NOT to Say to Someone in Pain

"Here are a few statements to NEVER say to someone in pain, no matter what kind of pain."

3 Things We Do That Hurt Pastors’ Wives

"The wife of the pastor was not hired by the congregation. She sure could use some understanding and encouragement."